Introduction
Hydrographic Engineering Associate II - Long Term Contractual (12 month contract)
GRADE
ASTD10
LOCATION OF POSITION
Stevensville MD, Queen Anne County
Main Purpose of Job
This position is vital to the operations of the unit as it is responsible for ensuring that the navigational aids and other buoys and signage necessary for proper boating safety is in place in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. This may require placing, repairing, painting, and locating lost buoys and signs. This work is done from small boats and requires detail knowledge of the bay and it's tributaries along with small boat handling skills. Additionally, serves as a crewmember on larger buoy tender vessels as required. This position is a sub-professional technical work at the beginning level in the field of surveying. It works with a survey team using surveying equipment to ensure proper placement of buoys and other hydrographic boundary markers. Proper placement of Navigational Buoys and other hydrographic boundary markers is required for enforcement of fishing and boating laws and regulations, which is a critical part of our mission. Additionally, this position assists in the removal of obstructions that pose a hazard to navigation.
POSITION DUTIES
The Department of Natural Resources, Fishing and Boating Services located at 303 Marine Academy Drive, Stevensville MD 21666 is currently accepting applications for a Hydrographic Engineering Associate II. This position is a sub-professional technical work at the experienced level in the field of surveying. It works with survey team using surveying equipment and is responsible for the accurate placement of regulatory and navigation buoys on a 80’ Buoy Tender vessel. This position performs structural/cosmetic repairs/upgrades and operates on small vessels involved in buoy operations. The program is vital to a variety of state regulatory, research and restoration programs within Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate including at least four courses in mathematics and/or science.
Experience: Two years of experience performing intermediate level Hydrographic Engineering Associate work in the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
OR
Experience: Five years of experience involving any combination of hydrography, engineering, surveying, or construction inspection work including one year of experience in hydrographic engineering associated activities.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute credit hours in the field of engineering, geology, physics, oceanography, mathematics (excluding basic, required courses) from an accredited college or university at the rate of 15 credit hours for one year, for up to a maximum of two years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Civil Engineering classifications or Civil Engineering or Quarrying Specialist specialty codes in the hydrographic engineering field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in steel hull vessel maintenance. Capable of operating and maintaining a state vessel, vehicle an trailer in order to assure a safe and ready response in accordance with Departmental policies.
- Experience involving any combination of hydrography, engineering, surveying, or construction inspection work.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
NOT APPLICABLE.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Some positions in this classification are assigned duties which will require the individual to be examined by a physician. After an offer of employment, applicants for such positions will be given a medical examination to certify the ability to perform the essential job functions.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not accept information submitted after this date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions and qualifications of this position. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
*Should benefits be available, this information will be discussed at the time of hire
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.
Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed the following business day.
If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application before the announcement deadline or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Alexandra Gast at Alexandra.gast@maryland.gov
Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.
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Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
